Premier League Weekend Action: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Real-Time Coverage

Only minutes before the start in four important Premier League fixtures, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.

Latest Squad Updates

The Magpies Manager Admits Disappointing Performance

The Tyneside club were dreadful last week versus the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to deliver a performance different. That day against the London club proved painful for us. We trust, we’ve learnt a lot. Now we need to begin earning points.”

Regarding the winger: “He wasn’t fit enough in the end. Medical imaging showed a very slight issue in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”

Forest Continue to Be Without Important Striker

Still no the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder plus Dan Ndoye return.

The German forward replaces the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, that struggled against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder But Miss Centre-Back

Adam Wharton is back in the Palace lineup but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same team which beat Leeds last week.

Oliver Glasner says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he requires support and is unable to even move freely. Currently it appears he will not play for England in the upcoming matches as well.”

Injury Blow for Newcastle as Winger Sidelined

Anthony Gordon has an injury so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey comes in.

Squad Changes for The Cherries as Villa Make Multiple Adjustments

The Bournemouth boss has the benefit to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each starting while Bafode Diakite, the full-back, David Brooks plus the forward are the substitutes for Bournemouth.

Matty Cash, the midfielder, the playmaker, the striker, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.

Official Lineups

Brentford vs Newcastle

Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, The full-back, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, The midfielder.

Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes. Replacements: Hall, The Swiss, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, Miley, Ramsdale.

Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)

Crystal Palace against Brighton

Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Canvot, Munoz, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, The centre-back, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Rutter, Gomez, The striker. Subs: The backup, Tzimas, Kostoulas, The defender, The full-back, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Match official: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

Aston Villa versus The Cherries

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, The full-back, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: Bizot, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, Malen, The winger, Maatsen, The youngster, Guessand.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: The keeper, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, Doak, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.

Official: John Brooks (Leicestershire)

Forest v United

Nottm Forest: Sels, The defender, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, Abbott.

Daniel Farke’s team: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, Longstaff, The midfielder, Okafor, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, Calvert-Lewin, Piroe, Harrison, The defender, The full-back, Gruev.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Preamble

Alright, four games today 2pm, with a lot at stake. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go into second place, while Palace can get to a European spot.

  • Crystal Palace v The Seagulls
  • Aston Villa against Bournemouth
  • Brentford v The Magpies
  • Forest against Leeds
Position Club Played GD Pts
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 Chelsea 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Tottenham Hotspur 11 9 18
6 The Reds 10 4 18</
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